Mocha Chocolate Cake

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Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray
  • 1 package (18.25 oz.) Pillsbury Devils Food Cake
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups Folgers Classic Roast Coffee; brewed strong and cooled to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
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  • BUTTER MOCHA FROSTING:
  • 1 package (1 lb.) Powdered Sugar (about 3-3/4 cups)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Butter; softened
  • 1/4 cup Folgers Classic Roast Coffee; brewed strong and cooled to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3-4 teaspoons Milk

Preparation

Step 1

CAKE DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with Family Pantry cooking spray.

2. Combine cake mix, brewed coffee, oil and eggs in a large bowl and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until moistened. Pour into pans.

3. Bake for 29 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and place on cooling rack to cool completely.
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BUTTER MOCHA FROSTING DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine powdered sugar, cocoa and salt in large bowl.

2. Beat in butter on low speed.

3. Gradually add coffee, vanilla and enough milk to make a smooth and spreadable frosting.

4. Spread frosting between layers, on top and sides of cake. Cut and serve.
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TIP:

To make 1-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee: Measure 1/2 cup Folgers Classic Roast ground coffee and 2 cups cold water into a drip coffeemaker. Brew as directed and cool to room temperature.